You didn't provide enough information. CCSprites don't magically move off the screen. Are you using Actions? Do you change anything in your update method or do you use a physics-engine?
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bummzackJul 5 '12 at 22:11

@bummzack In the app the CCSprite is being moved by the accelerometer
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Coder404Jul 6 '12 at 0:34